Sex may sell… but not when it comes to taxes. H&R Block, the nation’s top tax preparation service, has decided to pull its ads from
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“Big Brother” Watches “Big Brother”
I have to wonder what those casting folks at CBS’ reality shows are looking for… A basic knowledge of tax laws clearly isn’t one of
Read MoreTax Trivia: Extensions
We have a winner! See the correct answer in the comments. Our final tax trivia question for the giveaway is: If you can’t file your
Read MoreIRS Announces Processing Date for Delayed Returns
I can see this scenario all over the country on Valentine’s Day: the lights are dim and soft music is playing in the background. You
Read MoreCongress Tackles Health Care Law Repeal, 1099s
This week, Republicans in the House voted to repeal the new health care law, setting up a showdown in the Senate and practically guaranteeing a
Read Moretaxgirl Talks Deductions
Yesterday, I made an appearance on the Ron Insana Show to discuss tax deductions. You can listen in here (my bit is about 6 minutes
Read MoreIRS Experiments With Pre-Paid Debit Cards
As the IRS moves to make it more difficult for tax preparers and financial institutions to issue RALs (refund anticipation loans), critics have been quick
Read MoreTax Trivia: Tax Compliance Costs
We have a winner! See the correct answer in the comments. Our next tax trivia question for the giveaway is: The National Taxpayer Advocate report
Read MoreWho Should The Rich Fear More Than IRS? WikiLeaks.
Many wealthy taxpayers might have dodged a bullet following the IRS settlement agreements with UBS and Deutsche Bank… but they might be getting their day
Read MoreTax Trivia: Refund Payments
We have a winner! See the correct answer in the comments. Our next tax trivia question for the giveaway is: For the 2010 tax season,
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